San Jose and Redwood City charter schools rank high in USC review

Mercury News

Posted:
09/16/2013 03:14:05 PM PDT

Updated:
09/16/2013 06:48:49 PM PDT

S.J., Redwood City charter schools ranked

KIPP Heartwood Academy in San Jose placed fifth among elementary/middles chools and Summit Preparatory Charter High in Redwood City placed eighth among high schools in a recently released University of Southern California review of California's charter schools. Using data from 2005 to 2012, the report surveyed financial health and academic performance, including state test scores and classroom spending. Charters at the high school level were judged on curriculum rigor, graduation rate and students' college-readiness. USC ranked elementary and middle-school charters, and compiled a separate ranking for high schools. Four KIPP schools ranked among the state's top 10 elementary charters. To see the report and database go to www.uscrossier.org/ceg.